2010 Peugeot Boxer — MOT failures & pass rate
11,472 MOT tests on the 2010 Peugeot Boxer are in this dataset, and 86.6% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (27.5% fail rate), the 2010 Boxer comes out 14.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests against 4.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 489 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.1% once past 150k — 3.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 1,097 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 464 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.6% | 413 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 400 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 370 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 221 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 489 |
| 2 | Wipers | 226 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 225 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 217 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 211 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 205 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.0% | 1,491 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.4% | 1,418 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 1,176 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.0% | 1,146 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 817 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 609 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,901 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 4,765 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 952 | 16.9% |
| 90-120k | 585 | 24.8% |
| 120-150k | 463 | 27.0% |
| 150k+ | 804 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,312 | 11.6% |
| 2022 | 2,354 | 13.6% |
| 2023 | 2,322 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 2,232 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 2,252 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Boxer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (3.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Peugeot Boxers pass their MOT?
86.6% of the 11,472 2010 Peugeot Boxer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Peugeot Boxer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2010 Boxer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 30.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,472 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.